This is a private guided tour report by Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.), a network of 1,000+ government-licensed, English-speaking local guides across all 47 prefectures of Japan.
Tour Itinerary
- 10:30 Meeting at Hiroshima Station
- 11:00 Taking to the Shukkeien Garden
- 12:20 Explaining about the A-bomb in front of the Museum
- 12:50 Museum
- 13.40 Monument tour, including the A-bomb dome
- 14:30 Goodbye in front of the tram leaving for Miyajiama
Tour Itinerary in Detail
Over the course of the day the route took in Taking to the Shukkeien Garden at 11:00, Explaining about the A-bomb in front of the Museum at 12:20, Museum at 12:50 and Goodbye in front of the tram leaving for Miyajiama at 14:30.
Travel between the sites was by public transport: Hiroshima Station／JR Bus Chugoku to Shukkeien-mae (240JPY); Shukkeien-mae to Peace Park-mae (240JPY). Across 2 sections the fare came to 480JPY per person.
Title: What Is a Private Hiroshima Tour Like? A Licensed Guide's Report on Shukkeien Garden and the Peace Memorial Museum
The guests admired the beauty of the cherry blossoms, mimosa, and peach blossoms at Shukkeien Garden. They were also interested in the difference between the shingle-shake roofing of the tea house and the cypress-bark roofing seen at shrines. They mentioned that the pine needles in their home region are about half the length of those on Japanese pines. In front of the Peace Memorial Museum, I explained the exhibits, the Pacific War that led to the atomic bombing, the atomic bomb that was dropped, and the reasons Hiroshima was chosen as a target. A question was raised about whether Nagasaki had been selected for the same topographical reasons. After leaving the museum, another question came up: "The content was very clear, but is there no lingering emotional resentment among the survivors?" When I explained that the survivors realized peace cannot be built on hatred, and that mutual understanding and friendship are what truly matter, the guests nodded in agreement. Before parting, I said to one of the guests, "Hiroshima has been rebuilt, but the hearts of the survivors have not yet fully recovered. Please think about why that is." And with that, we said goodbye.
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Transportation cost per person
| No. | Transportation | Route | Fare |
| Section 1 | Other | Hiroshima Station／JR Bus Chugoku～Shukkeien-mae | 240JPY |
| Section 2 | Other | Shukkeien-mae～Peace Park-mae | 240JPY |
| Total | 480JPY | ||
Frequently Asked Questions
Which places does this itinerary cover?
This tour visited Taking to the Shukkeien Garden, Explaining about the A-bomb in front of the Museum, Museum and Goodbye in front of the tram leaving for Miyajiama.
How much did transport cost on this tour?
Public transport came to 480JPY per person across 2 sections. Transport fares are paid by the guests and are not included in the guiding fee.
Is the guide licensed, and what language is the tour in?
The guide is a government-licensed national guide-interpreter of Japan and guided this tour in English. Japan Guide Agency (JGA Inc.) works with more than 1,000 licensed guides across all 47 prefectures. Not affiliated with the Japan Guide Association.
Can the itinerary be changed for my own trip?
Yes. This report describes one private tour as it actually ran. Every Hiroshima itinerary is built around the guests, so the places, the pace and the starting point can all be changed before the tour.
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Yoshi was truly one of the…
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Hiroshima Tour with Yoshi
Yoshi was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip. From the very beginning, she went above and beyond—meeting us at the station and making everything feel effortless and perfectly organized.
She is incredibly knowledgeable, especially about Hiroshima’s history. What made the experience even more special is that her perspective comes from someone who was born and raised there. Hearing the stories, details, and context directly from her added a level of depth and authenticity that you simply cannot get otherwise.
Beyond her knowledge, Yoshi is just a beautiful human being—kind, warm, and genuinely caring. Spending the day with her felt like a hug to the heart. She made us feel comfortable, cared for, and fully present in such a meaningful place.
She guided us through every site with perfect timing and intention, making sure we experienced everything without ever feeling rushed.
If you are visiting Hiroshima, I cannot recommend Yoshi enough. Seeing the city through her eyes is something truly unforgettable.
Apr 11, 2026
Liesbet N
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Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko…
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Liesbet N
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Boeiende reis door geschiedenis
Een boeiende rondleiding van Yoshiko en een overtuigend betoog voor vrede met een
persoonlijk verhaal dat ons echt raakte!
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ヨシコさんによる興味深いガイドツアーで、平和への強い訴えと個人的な体験談が語られ、私たちの心に深く響きました。
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COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
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A great tour with a very informed…
Oct 26, 2025
COYS100
Great Hiroshima experience
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima City 4hr Private Walking Tour with Licensed Guide
A great tour with a very informed and interesting guide (Yoshi). Highly recommended. All
the main sights were included at a good pace.
Jun 25, 2025
O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
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Joshi is…
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O1135UVraymondp
Highly recommended to everyone to this tour
Tripadvisor review: Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide
Joshi is our tourguide. She is a super nice lady, very informative and knowledgeable person.
Our group is very appreciated to have her as tourguide. The tour itself covers all highlight
of Peace Memorial and Miyajima island